We are currently seeking an experienced Refrigeration / Air Conditioning Service Engineer to join a growing, family-run building services business. This is a field-based role covering London and the South East, with the majority of work centred around East London.
This position offers the opportunity to play a key part in the development of a newly expanding service division, with genuine long-term progression into a supervisory or team leader capacity.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive breakdowns, servicing, and commissioning works
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Majority service-focused workload (~95%), with a small proportion of installation work
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Work across commercial refrigeration and air conditioning systems (approximately 50/50 split)
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Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently and to a high standard
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Represent the company professionally across client sites
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Support the growth and structure of the service function as it develops
Candidate Requirements
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Proven background in refrigeration and/or air conditioning service engineering
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Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
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Confident working independently across varied commercial environments
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Ability to manage workload and respond effectively to reactive demands
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Must be able to work across London and surrounding areas
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Ideally based in Essex, East London, or Kent (East London preferred)
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Short notice period preferred
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Must not be self-employed
Package & Benefits
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£45,000 – £50,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)
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Company van (Transit), fuel card, credit card, and mobile phone provided
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Door-to-door travel may be considered for the right candidate
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Opportunity to help establish and grow a service division
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Progression route into a team leader / supervisory position as the team expands
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Family-run business environment with a supportive structure
Additional Information
The successful candidate will play a key role in building and shaping the service offering. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to take the next step in their career within a growing business, rather than simply maintaining an existing structure
